Naan Bread

Preparation

1. In a small sauce pan, warm the milk. Crumble the yeast over the top of it. Add 1 tablespoon of sugar. Set aside in a warm place for 15 minutes until it froths;

2. Sift the plain flour into a mixing bowl. Add the salt and baking powder. Mix well. Add the remaining 1 table spoon of sugar, the milk and yeast mixture, the oil, yogurt and the egg. Knead the dough until it is firm and smooth;

3. Form the dough into a ball. Cover it and leave it in a warm place to rise until it is double in size. This should take about one (1) hour;

4. Grease a baking tin and light the oven to 230°C / Gas Mark 8;

5. Knead the dough again. Add the chopped parsley / coriander;

6. Divide the dough into four (4) pieces. On a floured surface or board, shape to a naan form;

7. Place the naans on the greased baking tin and bake for 8 minutes until the bread is golden brown.

Serve with either a rich chicken or beef stew or alternatively with a dip of your choice